Business and Social Geography - BMEGT42M102

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basics of social and economic geography, explore the spatial features of main social and economic phenomenon, processes and the reasons in the background, and learn about the contemporary means of tackling the challenges. This course unit aims to (1) introduce students to the basics and systems of human geography, to the logic of geographical thinking, (2) provide a comprehensive knowledge of the overall characteristics of the geographical area (settlement, region, country), level and borders, and its European aspects, and the administrative geography (3) present the basics and main areas of social geography, their current research directions and main European characteristics, (4) in particular, reveal the current features of the population and settlement geography, including urban and rural geography and related policies, European features, and some aspects in Hungary, (5) present the basics and main areas of economic geography, their current research directions and main European characteristics, and some aspects in Hungary (6) in particular, introduce the concepts of development and spatial structure, the forms of measurement of the former and the representations of the latter, as well as their European characteristics and urban and regional political dimensions, (7) in addition, explore the current geographic features and European forms of the primary, secondary and tertiary, quaternary sector. The course is based on the classical division of socio-economic geography, along which the lectures discuss each sub-area, including the main challenges and possible responses, with a focus on European aspects.

1. The student knows the place of human geography among social sciences;
2. the main sub-fields, their main research questions, problems;
3. the basics, possibilities and limitations of the theory of socio-economic geography;
4. the main socio-economic geographical features, particularly in the European dimension;
5. some related research case studies, policy actions.

1. The student will be able to understand territorial social, economic problems (from causes through processes to solutions);
2. to give an account of the extent of the problems;
3. to combine social and economic characteristics in geographical space based on their knowledge.

1. The student is open to the learning and adaptation of innovations in the field of social and economic geography;
2. to collaborate with their instructors and fellow students during the learning process;
3. gains knowledge and information,
4. uses the opportunities offered by IT tools.

1. The student is capable of independently investigating the origins, nature and possible solutions of environmental problems and challenges;
2. of formulating responsible recommendations;
3. to accept well-funded critical remarks.

Lectures and written communication, use of ICT tools and techniques.

• Az előadások prezentációinak anyaga, amely a megfelelő időpontban a hallgatók által hozzáférhetővé válik.
• Slideshows of the lectures which will distributed at appropriate times throughout the semester.
• Az aktuális irodalmi lista az első órán kerül ismertetésre.
• The current literature list will be distributed in the first lesson.

Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is be based on two summative assessments.

Detailed description of the performance evaluations carried out during the study period: Summative assessment: a complex, written way of evaluating the knowledge and ability type competence elements of the subject in the form of two summative assessments (mid-term exams). The midterm exams focus on the assessment of the acquired knowledge and its application, thus centering on the recognition and solution of the problems. The part of the curriculum on which the assessment is based on is determined by the lecturer of the subject.

• 1st summative assessment: 50
• 2nd summative assessment: 50
• Total: 100

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1) Pursuant to the current CoS, each summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessments can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a retake, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the retake, repeat and late completion possibilities according to point 1), they may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course after paying the fee specified in the regulations.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.11.2024.

In order to achieve the learning outcomes set out at point 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks. In the syllabi of the courses announced in each semester, these topics are scheduled according to the calendar and other conditions.